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Crispy Garlic Herb Grilled Corn Ribs

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A flavorful twist on traditional grilled corn, these crispy garlic herb grilled corn ribs are perfect for summer BBQs with a smoky, tangy, and savory flavor profile.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and cleaned
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced or roasted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes
  • Optional: cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn ribs: Husk and rinse 4 ears of fresh corn. Lay each ear flat on a cutting board and carefully slice lengthwise into 4-5 ribs each, cutting through the kernels but not down to the cob core, yielding about 16-20 ribs total.
  2. Make the garlic herb butter: In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with 3 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped thyme, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F / 200°C). Brush grill grates with oil or use a grill pan to prevent sticking.
  4. Brush each corn rib lightly with olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the corn ribs: Place ribs flat on the grill grates and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping carefully with tongs until char marks appear and edges crisp.
  6. In the last minute of grilling, spread the garlic herb butter generously on each rib and allow it to melt.
  7. Remove ribs from grill and immediately sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and add chili flakes or cilantro if desired.

Notes

Use a sharp knife and cut slowly away from yourself to safely slice corn into ribs. Preheat grill properly to avoid soggy ribs. Brush olive oil before grilling for crisp edges. Add garlic herb butter near the end to prevent burning. Use tongs to flip ribs gently. If ribs char too quickly, move to cooler grill area and close lid briefly to finish cooking. For dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and skip cheese or use nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: grilled corn ribs, garlic herb butter, summer BBQ, cotija cheese, smoky corn, easy side dish, grilled vegetables

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